When a tooth needs a crown
When it has lost too much structure to hold a filling: large fractures, extensive decay, or root-treated teeth left weakened. The crown wraps the whole tooth and spreads the force of the bite across all of it.
What decides how long it lasts
The fit of the margin between crown and tooth. Leave a step, however small, and plaque gathers, the gum inflames and decay appears underneath. That is why digital scanning has been a real improvement over the classic impression.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible, without the dark gumline of old crowns.
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Natural look
Colour and shape designed to fit you, not a standard mould.
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Restores function
Gives the tooth back its normal biting and chewing capacity.
At this clinic
Crowns at the Fortuny practice
Intraoral scanning avoids the distortions of a putty impression and improves the final fit.
The crown is tried in and the bite adjusted before it is finally cemented.
- Digital scanning instead of a conventional impression.
- Bite checked before cementing.
How a crown is made, step by step
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Assessment and design
X-ray, tooth assessment and digital design of colour and shape.
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Preparation and scanning
The tooth is prepared as little as needed and scanned digitally, no putty impression required.
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Fabrication and cementation
The crown is made in our digital lab and cemented, adjusting the bite at the same appointment.
Real results
Cases treated in Madrid
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Before and after Teeth too broken down to take a veneer. Crowns solved it, restoring function and appearance at once.
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing dental crowns in Madrid
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Laura Olivo Guerrero
Dentista asociada · Estética dental
Registration no. 28016836
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Paula Herranz
General y Prótesis
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 Crown or veneer?
A veneer covers only the visible face and keeps more of the healthy tooth: it's the option when the problem is cosmetic and the tooth is healthy. A crown covers the whole tooth and is used when there is significant damage, a previous root canal or a fracture.
02 What are crowns made of?
We work metal-free: monolithic zirconia or porcelain, depending on the case. Both are biocompatible and natural-looking.
03 How long does a dental crown last?
With proper hygiene and periodic check-ups, many years. Wear from uncontrolled bruxism is the most common reason its lifespan shortens.
04 Does preparing the tooth hurt?
It's done under local anaesthetic. Recovery is usually mild, with some sensitivity in the first few days.
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First assessment
Request your dental crowns assessment in Madrid
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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